Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

Spiral Cable:

SPIRAL CABLE

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Refer to Restraint Systems Service Precautions before servicing.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

2. REMOVE STEERING PAD




a. Using "Torx" socket wrench T30 loosen the 2 bolts completely.
b. Pull the steering pad toward you.




c. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver release the locking button.
d. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.
e. Detach the horn connector.

3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY




4. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
a. Remove the 3 screws.
b. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the steering column cover (lower).
c. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the steering column cover (upper).

5. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE




a. Detach the horn connector.
b. Slide the slider and detach the airbag connector.




c. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Refer to Restraint Systems Service Precautions before servicing.

1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE




a. Check that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
b. Confirm that the negative battery terminal is detached.

CAUTION: Do not begin the operation for at least 90 seconds after the negative battery terminal is detached.

c. Confirm that the front tires face straight forward.
d. Confirm that the turn signal switch is in the neutral position.

NOTE: Perform the operation when the turn signal switch is in the neutral position. Otherwise, the pin of the turn signal will break.

e. Engage the 3 claws and install the spiral cable.

NOTE: Pull the lock pin out before installing the steering wheel, when replacing the spiral cable with a new one.




f. Connect the airbag connector.
g. Connect the horn connector.




2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER
a. Engage the 2 claws and install the steering column cover (upper).
b. Engage the 2 claws and install the steering column cover (lower).
c. Tighten the 3 screws.

3. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE
a. Center the spiral cable.




1. Turn the spiral cable counterclockwise until it locks.

HINT: The spiral cable turns a maximum of approximately 5 times.




2. Turn the spiral cable 2.5 times clockwise from its locked position and align the center marks.

4. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
5. INSTALL STEERING PAD




a. Connect the horn connector.
b. Connect the airbag connector.

NOTE:
- Align the color of the airbag connector with that of the steering pad assembly, and install the airbag connector.
- Securely lock the locking button.




c. Install the steering pad.
d. Using "Torx" socket wrench T30 tighten the 2 bolts.

Torque: 8.8 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 78 in.lbf)

6. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

7. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT